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The Cub is even smaller than the Scout, which I have. The tarp on the Scout is too small in my opinion to adequately cover any larger hammock. In fact, it's so small that it needs to be really down close to the hammock, and only works well with the bottom entry. With the zip, you would need to always brush up against the tarp as you get in and out of the hammock, and that would get you all wet.

The Cub and the scout are not for us though; you and I are too big and heavy for those, and they are really for children or very petit adults.

At 5'9" I think you would probably fit in any model of Hennessy, apart from the Cub and the Scout that is. As for the entry, many people have been happy with the bottom entry, and if you don't get claustrophobic, then you might like it. If you don't like it, you can send it to 2QZQ and have a zip added. That way you would have both options!

You've probably figured out that you can customise your order, and choose the tarp you get with your big hammock (the Cub will come with its own standard one). Pick a tarp that fits your price range, and is a size which will suit you. Otherwise, you can buy it without a tarp and then choose one from any of the other fine vendors around.

I currently own a hennesy ( desert rat - discontinued I belive) with bottom entry. A DD frontline with side zipper entry and a BlackBird warbonnet with side entry.

In the Norwegian climate having bottom insulation is mandatory! Summer or winter. I find the side entry to be easyer when having to deal with bottom insulation. A sleepeing mat will do, but most prefer an underquilt for comfort and less cold spots.

If you go for a Hennesy I would advice going for a side zipper model. I like my desert rat a lot otherwise.

Greetings Harstad (hjembyen )

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If I die, my biggest fear is that my wife will sell my gear for what I told her I paid for it.

I am learning from my mistakes, so I can make better and bigger mistakes.

If you want the option of having both the bottom entry and side zipper entry, you may want to consider getting the bottom entry but having HH ship it to 2QZQ to have one of their zipper mods done. 2QZQ could then ship it off to you.

If you want the option of having both the bottom entry and side zipper entry, you may want to consider getting the bottom entry but having HH ship it to 2QZQ to have one of their zipper mods done. 2QZQ could then ship it off to you.

If you go this route, I would recommend zipper mod #4

That is an option I have to consider

What are the benefits of using the rainfly that comes with the H Hammock (or other Hennesy rain fly`s) instead of using the 10x10ft tarp i already have?